Bring the kids early to enjoy hands-on activities with the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge; sing Auld Lang Syne as the Red Stick rises to 60 feet above Town Square where it will sit until the countdown begins.

New in 2018 ‐ Laser Light Show set to music!

Six high‐powered 3D laser beams will project out over the audience, synchronized to music for an amazing powerful laser show during the concert. When the countdown to midnight begins, the laser show will be joined by a fireworks display for a spectacular finale when the Red Stick drops to ring in 2019!

Phat Hat preforming at the Crest Stage inGalvez Plaza

9:00 p.m. to Midnight

The Red Stick Drops in Town Square to ringin 2020 with a fireworks show over theMississippi River